Business comes first – law is not an end in itself

Answers to the questions you didn’t know you had

Corporate & Contracts

Have you ever received a complicated 52 page contract from your client needing your quick approval? By contacting us, you can be rest assured that you get the best possible service with money’s worth benefits. We concentrate on the relevant issues and work to get things done instead of slowing down your business with extraneous at-length legal hair-splitting.

As businesses have grown considerably on an international scale, contracts have become more complicated and comprehensive, comprising very diversified and detailed issues. Understanding such contracts, therefore, requires a greater quantity of unique expertise than ever before. Professionally prepared contracts are an important tool in risk management and a pre-emptive method of reducing disputes. Precisely and clearly drafted documents provide a competitive edge in your own business, while also creating confidence in your company. We have special aptitude in contracts concerning cross-border transactions and international commerce. English and Swedish are our predominant working languages equally along with Finnish.

Corporate law issues are typically an essential part of your enterprise’s risk management. Usually such issues become a reality during any kind of Mergers & Acquisitions -process. Our team members are experienced in corporate law issues and are also active members in various boards of directors of Finnish companies. Through their knowledge and insight they will be able to support and guide you in all the different stages of your company’s life span.

Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

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+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Oskar Björndahl

Senior Associate, attorney

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+358 (0)50 539 0058

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Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Senior Associate, attorney

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+358 (0)40 779 5610

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Insolvency

Everything does not always go according to plan. Don’t worry, we want to help our clients even with the toughest situations.

Everything does not always go according to plan. Don’t worry, we want to help our clients even with the toughest situations. We are therefore, very strongly involved in providing advice on companies’ insolvency affairs. We work as liquidators in bankruptcies and also as regulators and liquidators in corporate re-organisations.

Our role in these practices varies. Both creditors and debtor companies from a range of different fields of business have benefited from our representation. We are particularly strong due to our economical knowledge and skills, which are rarely available in these kind of matters. Sometimes it is better to take the bull by the horns: the sooner problems are detected and interfered with, the better the chances are of the creditors and debtors navigating through the turmoil.

Please contact us, if you are thinking about filing for voluntary corporate re-organisation or if you require concrete advice. Let’s compose a plan of action together making sure we get through the worst and considerably reduce the likelihood of insolvency.

Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

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+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Juha Norolahti

Partner, attorney

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+358 (0)44 511 9600

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Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Senior Associate, attorney

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+358 (0)40 779 5610

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Dispute resolution & litigation

You need an office like ours that will drive your interests with passion and won’t take no for an answer.

Passion? It is not usually associated with law. No matter how well affairs in business life are taken care of, you can always end up in challenging circumstances with others. In such situations you need an office like ours that will drive your interests with passion and won’t take no for an answer.

Our team has extensive experience in solving disputes and managing judicial proceedings. We give concrete advice on whether or not a dispute should be settled out of court or taken all the way into court. We have a broad range of experience with litigation and arbitration proceedings. In addition to different kinds of commercial- and corporate disputes, we have vast experience dealing with disputes concerning real estate transactions and employment relationships as well as managing criminal cases pertaining to businesses.

Juha Norolahti

Partner, attorney

juha.norolahti(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)44 511 9600

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Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

ville.kotka(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Oskar Björndahl

Senior Associate, attorney

oskar.bjorndahl(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)50 539 0058

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Mergers & Acquisitions and finance

We have been a part of more than two hundred corporate Mergers and Acquisitions projects.

We have successfully been an integral part of more than two hundred Mergers and Acquisitions projects. Large and small. In Satakunta and Helsinki. In Finland and abroad. M&A signifies considerably more than just mergers and acquisitions: generational transition, valuations, corporate restructurings and conformation modifications or, for instance, optimal capital structure planning.

And the best part is that our personnel have comprehensive experience pertaining to corporate- and financial transactions from an economical and financial point of view. Thus, in addition to helping with drafting of M&A related legal documents, we are able to advise you in questions relating to valuations and tax issues as part of the deal structure. We also assist with raising financing for start-ups or carrying out corporate takeovers etc.

Therefore you do not need separate services for your transaction from accounting firms, tax consultants, investment banks, and law firms: we are able to offer you a complete service package as a one-stop-shop.

Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

ville.kotka(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Oskar Björndahl

Senior Associate, attorney

oskar.bjorndahl(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)50 539 0058

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Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Senior Associate, attorney

kirsi.ikavalko-lahde(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 779 5610

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Tax, Employment and public procurement

Sounds boring? Not to us, we are interested in taking care of precisely these issues.

Sounds boring? Not to us, we are interested in taking care of precisely these things. Consequently we have employed the best possible people to deal with these issues.

Our tax knowledge is very comprehensive: we offer support on succession and M&A, advice on employment law and various deal structures, assistance in tax inspections and tax litigation. A tax point of view needs to be specifically taken into account at an early stage and with as much detail as possible. Tax cases usually involve high risks of winning or losing considerable amounts of money, which you definitely don’t want to leave up to chance.

Employment law is another sector which is growing in importance. As a consequence we have also started to invest in it in a big way. Management of employment and executive contracts, terminations, co-operation negotiations, work safety issues, resolution of employment disputes in and out of courts – just let us know what you need assistance with.

We work as advisors to contracting entities as well as to bidders concerning public procurements. We provide support on all divisions of procurements, no matter if it’s a question of planning the procurement, tendering, or drafting the procurement contract. Furthermore we also assist with appeals and claims for damages concerning procurements.

Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

ville.kotka(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Juha Norolahti

Partner, attorney

juha.norolahti(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)44 511 9600

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Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Senior Associate, attorney

kirsi.ikavalko-lahde(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 779 5610

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Real estate & Environment

Are you contemplating a real property transaction? Or perhaps an housing or real estate company’s stock trading? Involve us in your project to ensure that everything goes as planned. If you have already faced some challenges with real estate deals, we have significant experience with managing private people’s housing trade disputes. You can breathe easily knowing you can trust your issues to professional lawyers.

For land use and zoning issues we provide assistance with negotiations and drafting contracts. On building and other permit issues, we widely manage the entire legal aspect of the project. From procurement of the real estate, all the way until the buildings are finished. We also advise on negotiating and drafting property transactions, agreement to divide joint ownerships and lease agreements.

In the field of environmental law, we are able to assist with various permit issues and associated judicial proceedings. Additionally, we draft different types of property and environmental assessments and statements. Our team works as professionally, swiftly, and cost-effectively as possible.

Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

ville.kotka(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 591 7579

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Juha Norolahti

Partner, attorney

juha.norolahti(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)44 511 9600

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Ville Kotka

Managing Partner, attorney

Managing Partner, attorney

Ville Kotka

Ville has extensive experience in business law in general and advises clients especially on contractual, insolvency, and environmental issues. In insolvency issues Ville functions regularly as the bankruptcy estate’s administrator as well as the liquidator in corporate re-organizations and as advisor to the creditors. Ville is an active member of various boards of directors and is a member of the Directors’ Institute of Finland (Hallitusammattilaiset ry).

Ville advises clients in Finnish and English. Prior to working for Kotka & co. he worked at Castrén & Snellman Attorneys in Helsinki.

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ville.kotka(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 591 7579

Juha Norolahti

Partner, attorney

Partner, attorney

Juha Norolahti

Juha’s main responsibility is solving disputes in and out of courts. Juha has a wealth of experience in litigation relating to property transactions, Employment Law and damage claims. In addition, he also manages bankruptcy and criminal cases.

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LL.M 2007, University of Turku

Member of the Bar 2011

juha.norolahti(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)44 511 9600

Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Senior Associate, attorney

Senior Associate, attorney

Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde

Kirsi advises clients particularly on taxing, employment law, public procurements, and corporate restructurings. Kirsi also has experience with managing bankruptcies and corporate re-organisations.

Kirsi also works in English. Prior to starting at our attorneys’ office she worked as a corporate taxation specialist in one of the Big Four audit firms.

"I relax by working out and eating good food."

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Member of the bar 2015

LL.M 2011, University of Turku

Languages: Finnish and English

kirsi.ikavalko-lahde(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)40 779 5610

Oskar Björndahl

Senior Associate, attorney

Senior Associate, attorney

Oskar Björndahl

Oskar specializes in contract and corporate law and commercial litigation, as well as disputes concerning real estate and housing matters, both in out of courts and arbitral tribunals. Furthermore, Oskar advises clients on intellectual property matters. Oskar has also experience with court work, as he has trained-on-the -bench at the District Court of Pohjanmaa.

Oskar advises clients in Finnish, English, and Swedish. Before joining Kotka & co.’s team, he worked as a lawyer at Hannes Snellman Attorneys in Helsinki.

"I spend my free time with my family, sometimes also playing hockey and golf. I’m a passionate home cook.”

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Member of the Bar 2015

Trained-on-the-Bench 2012

LL.M 2011, University of Helsinki

Languages: Swedish, Finnish and English

oskar.bjorndahl(a)kotkaco.fi

+358 (0)50 539 0058

Verneri Salminen

Verneri Salminen

Verneri advises the customers in comprehensive assignments and acts as an assisting lawyer in our office's larger commissions. He has worked as our legal trainee since autumn 2016 and has gained ample experience from various fields of law.

Before joining to Kotka & co he worked in Raumaster Oy. He works in Finnish and English.

“In my freetime I play football or other sporty activities. After all the busy I head for our summer house where I can relax.”

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LL.M. 2018, UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND

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+358 (0)40 528 9691

Meri Pirttilä

Meri Pirttilä

Meri graduated as an associate in Laws from University of Turku in 1994 and has reinforced her know-how with business studies. She assists our attorneys with diverse legal issues and is a contact person for the office’s financial management and invoicing matters.

Meri has worked at Kotka & co. and preceding law firms since 1996.

"I enjoy dancing. When the sun is shining I like to work in the garden”

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+358 (0)2 634 8211

Tiina Santaharju

Tiina Santaharju

Tiina is a law student at the University of Turku. She has completed the Bachelor of Laws degree 27.9.2018. Tiina is interested in business law and employment law.

Before joining Kotka & co, Tiina worked as a HR intern in a local energy company. She speaks Finnish and English, and has basic knowledge in German and Swedish.

“During my free time I like to watch sports and listen to live music. I am also a scout leader in a local scout group.”

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+358 (0)2 634 8200

Roosa Simula

Roosa Simula

Roosa is a law student at the University of Turku. She has completed the Bachelor of Laws degree 20.5.2018. Roosa is interested in business and criminal law as well as insolvency issues.

Before joining Kotka & co Roosa worked as an office worker in an international logistics company. She works in Finnish and English, and has also a basic knowledge of Swedish and German.

“I like to spend my free time with my friends and family. I get energy from sports; especially volleyball is close to my heart.”

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+358 (0)2 634 8200

7.1.2019

Attorney Antto Saarenmaa joins Kotka & co.

Attorney Antto Saarenmaa has joined Kotka & co. as of 7 January 2019.

Saarenmaa has previously worked at Matti Penttinen Attorneys-at-Law Ltd. and Borenius Attorneys Ltd. in Helsinki.

Saarenmaa has many years' experience in resolving employment and agreement disputes as well as company law issues and transactions.

3.10.2018

Terveystalo acquisiton in Tampere

Kotka & co. acted as Terveystalo's legal advisor in connection with an acquisition by Terveystalo of all the shares in a Tampere-based physiotherapy clinic Fysiatrinen Osaamiskeskus Prima Oy.

Terveystalo is the largest healthcare service company in Finland. Terveystalo offers versatile healthcare, occupational healthcare, medical and examination services in approx. 180 clinics around Finland. Terveystalo's customers include private individuals, companies and communities, insurance companies and the public sector. Nearly 9,000 healthcare professionals work at Terveystalo.

Fysiatrinen osaamiskeskus Prima Oy is a private provider of physiotherapy services. The company employs 10 physiotherapists, 3 physiatrists and 1 psychologist. In 2017, the company's revenue was approximately EUR 1.3 million.

Kotka & co. acted as buyer-side counsel in an MBO-transaction, where a team consisting of senior managers of the company acquired all the shares in Technip Offshore Finland Ltd. from TechnipFMC. As part of the transaction the company changed its name to Pori Offshore Constructions Ltd. The company owns and operates the yard in Mäntyluoto, Pori, and is most known for its Spar -oil platforms. Under the new ownership, the company will strive to widen its product portfolio and to seek foothold on the domestic market.

1.6.2018

LL.M. Verneri Salminen joined Kotka & co as an Associate Lawyer

LL.M. Verneri Salminen has been appointed as an Associate Lawyer. Verneri has worked as our legal trainee since 2016.

Verneri Salminen graduated from the University of Lapland 16th May 2018.

10.4.2018

Terveystalo acquisitions in Naantali, Tuuri and Vimpeli

Kotka & co. acted as Terveystalo's legal advisor in connection to four acquisitions during the winter and spring.

Among these transactions Terveystalo acquired:

- all the shares in Naantalin Yksityislääkärit Ltd., which operates a private medical center in Naantali (transaction closed in February) and

- all the shares in Lääkäriasema Ilo (Juha Uusimäki Ltd.), which operates private medical centers in Tuuri and Vimpeli (transaction closed in March).

3.4.2018

Ville Kotka lectures at Approved Board Member (HHJ) course

Attorney Ville Kotka gave a lecture at Satakunta Chamber of Commerce's Approved Board Member Course 3rd April 2018. The topic of the lecture was "About the Liability of Board Members".

16.3.2018

Law student Roosa Simula joins Kotka & co.

Law student Roosa Simula started as trainee at Kotka & co. as of 5 March 2018.

9.2.2018

Terveystalo acquisitions in Porvoo, Hämeenlinna and Turenki

Kotka & co. acted as Terveystalo's legal advisor in connection to four acquisitions during the winter and spring.

Among these transactions Terveystalo acquired:

- a clinic in Porvoo, specialized in the care of musculoskeletal disorders, as a business purchase from City Akuutti Ltd. (transaction closed in November) and

- two dental centers in Hämeenlinna and Turenki, as a business purchase from Hammas Jaarli Ltd. (transaction closed in January).

31.1.2018

Lännen Tekstiilihuolto Oy won public procurement proceeding in the Supreme Administrative Court

Kotka & co. advised Lännen Tekstiilihuolto Oy in litigation relating to a public procurement proceeding. Our client's counterparty had demanded the Market Court to dismiss the decision of a contracting entity where our client was chosen as the producer of certain laundry services. The case was heard by the Market Court and by the Supreme Administrative Court.

The Supreme Administrative Court ruled in favor of Lännen Tekstiilihuolto Oy. Unlike the Market Court, the Supreme Administrative Court found that the contracting entity had not contravened public procurement regulations.

The Supreme Administrative Court has published the decision (KHO 26.1.2018/291) on its website.

15.1.2018

Law student Tiina Santaharju joins Kotka & co.

Law student Tiina Santaharju started as trainee at Kotka & co. as of 2 January 2018.

16.10.2017

Attorney Jouko Kauppila 1945–2017

Respecting the memory of our firm’s founder.

We miss you and your wisdom.

20.9.2017

Taaleri and Pontos acquire majority of Ficolo Oy

Kotka & co. acted as the legal adviser to the owners in the sale of the majority of the shares in Ficolo Oy to Taaleri and Pontos.

23.8.2017

Kotka & co. acted as the legal advisor to Lehtosen Konepaja Oy in the acquisition of TK-Vilmet Oy

Kotka & co. acted as the legal advisor to Lehtonen Konepaja Oy in the connection with the acquisition of the shares in TK-Vilmet Oy.

31.7.2017

40 Million euro project financing to Rauma Marine Constructions ltd.

Kotka & co. acted as the financial advisor to RMC in the 40 million euro project financing round to the company.

3.7.2017

Sponsor Capital acquires majority of TLT-Group Ltd.

Kotka & co. acted as the legal adviser to the owners in the sale of the majority of the shares in TLT-Group to Sponsor Capital.

Kotka & co.'s Business Clients Satisfaction Survey was carried out during autumn 2016. The result was that our clients are still and increasingly very satisfied with services received from us.

97,9 per cent of clients stated that they would recommend us - 2,1 per cent didn't have an opinion.

We thank our clients for their activity; survey response rate was considerable.

10.5.2017

Sale of night club PK

Kotka & co. acted as the legal advisor to the sellers in connection with the sale of PK-Taberna Oy to Kukko Holding Oy.

10.5.2017

LL.M. Paulus Orispää has joined Kotka & co. Helsinki office

LL.M. Paulus Orispää has joined Kotka & co. Helsinki office as of 10 April 2017. Paulus Orispää will be advising our clients in corporate transactions and general corporate assignments. Before his graduation from the University of Lapland Orispää has gained valuable experience from several different legal traineeships in Helsinki.

Kotka & co. acted as advisor to Maalausliike Altti Rintala Oy in the ownership arrangement, where Maalausliike Altti Rintala Oy's ownership was transferred entirely to Kari Kulmala and Jukka Sjöholm. This ownership arrangement finalized the generational transition which the company had started already in 2012.

Maalausliike Altti Rintala Oy makes interior and exterior paintings, screed works and also floor coatings. In the latest financial periods the company's turnover has been approx. 1 MEUR, and the company employs 5 - 10 people. Maalausliike Altti Rintala Oy has established itself as one of the leading surface treatment companies in the Satakunta region.

22.8.2016

Law student Verneri Salminen joins Kotka & co.

Law student Verneri Salminen started as trainee at Kotka & co. as of 22. August 2016.

9.6.2016

Kotka & co. acted as counsel to TLT Group Oy in the acquisition of TAL-Group Oy

Kotka & co. acted as counsel to TLT Group Ltd. in its acquisition of the majority of shares in TAL-Group Ltd.

Sampo Rosenlew starts cooperation with Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the Mahindra group headquartered in Mumbai, India in order to increase its combine harvester business especially in Asia, Middle East and Africa.

Sampo Rosenlew will at the same time broaden its ownership base. Mahindra & Mahindra will acquire 35 % equity stake in Sampo Rosenlew. Kotka & co. acted as the financial and legal advisor to the Company and the Sellers in the transaction.

Sampo Rosenlew will continue in its existing core markets independently and with its current partners.

"With Mahindra & Mahindra we have a possibility to grow and make Sampo Rosenlew a truly global player in the agricultural machinery busines as well as enter into the new market areas in which our own resources would not be sufficient. Working in partnership with leading agricultural machinery manufacturers has been the way of working for Sampo Rosenlew for many years. Already today we handle our distribution, after sales services and part of the joint production with our partners in the Nordic markets, Europe and North Africa. This strategic partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra is a natural step towards the world's fastest growing markets in Asia, Middle East and Africa together with the strongest possible partner. With this collaboration we aim to increase the manufacturing volumes in combine harvesters and components in Pori", says Jali Prihti, CEO of Sampo Rosenlew Ltd.

Kotka & co, based in Satakunta, has been an integral part of more than two hundred national and international Mergers & Acquisition projects. We provide a full range of advisory services. The transaction between Sampo Rosenlew and Mahindra is a good example of Kotka & co. simultaneously acting as the financial, tax and legal advisor to the Sellers in an international transaction.

Kotka & co. acted as a financial and legal advisor to Rauma Marine Constructions Oy in a transaction whereas i.a. Taaleritehdas, Finnish Industry Investment and Finda invested 19 million euros to RMC to enable its growth.

Founded in 2004, RMC is a completely Finnish-owned shipbuilding company. Further information about the company is available on the company's website www.rmcfinland.fi. As a result of the transaction, the company's equity increases to some 25 million euros, which enables the company to carry out extensive shipbuilding projects.

Kotka & co. is an advisor that carries out projects both locally in western Finland as well as nationally and internationally. In addition to legal advisory, Kotka & co. acts as a financial advicor i.a. in mergers and acquisitions and assisting companies to raise financing. The successful execution of RMC's financing round is a good example of Kotka & co.'s ability in financial advisory.

Attorney Ville Kotka gave a lecture at Talentum Media's Insolvency 2015 event held on 22 October 2015. The topic of the lecture was "Decision making in a crisis company".

3.9.2015

The divestment of Medical Centre Eloni to Diacor

Kotka & co. acted as the sell side legal and financial advisor in the transaction whereas Turku -based Medical Centre Eloni was sold to Diacor. Eloni employed more than 150 people during its two years existence. After the transaction Eloni is now Diacor Turku.

Kotka & co. acted as counsel to Technip Offshore Finland Ltd. in selling its NDT Inspecting Business to Inspecta Ltd.

19.5.2015

LL.M. Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde admitted as an attorney

The Finnish Bar Association admitted LL.M. Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde as an attorney and a member of the Finnish Bar Association as of 16 May 2015.

13.5.2015

Legal praxis -

Kotka & co. advised J.K. Santala ltd. in a hoist commercial dispute in the Court of Appeal of Turku, which concerned the interpretation of a truck hoist transaction's "as it is" -clause.

J.K. Santala Ltd. had purchased a hoist from a professional hoist supplier and after the transaction the hoist turned out to be completely inoperative. The vendor did not voluntarily agree to compensate for the reparation expenses.

The Court of Appeal assessed that the hoist should have been operative when it was sold, even though it was sold with a "as it is" -clause, and ordered the vendor to pay for the demanded expenses and to compensate for J.K.Santala ltd.'s legal costs.

The judgement is a valuable preliminary ruling in interpreting the "as it is" -clause and the case's description has been published on www.edilex.fi/uutiset website.

21.4.2015

Acquisition between Porin Silmäasema Ltd. and Synsam

Kotka & co. acted as counsel to Porin Silmäasema Ltd. in selling the business to Synsam. Porin Silmäasema Ltd. operates four retail stores with turnover of 2,1 million euro.

10.4.2015

LL.M Oskar Björndahl admitted as an attorney

The Finnish Bar Association admitted LL.M Oskar Björndahl as an attorney and a member of the Finnish Bar Association on 10 April 2015.

30.3.2015

Hollming Succesfull in Arbitration

Kotka & co. represented a company in the Hollming Group in an arbitration procedure, in which a major Finnish listed company claimed approx. EUR 10 million from our client. The arbitral award was very favorable for our client, as all claims were dismissed and the plaintiff was ordered to pay our client's legal fees. Kotka & co. team consisted of Ville Kotka and Oskar Björndahl.

26.2.2015

Acquisition of Oy Orasel Ltd

Kotka & co. acted as the buyer side financial and legal advisor in the acquisition of all shares in Oy Orasel Ltd by P. Kurkio Oy.

10.12.2014

Kotka & co.’s remodeling gave the office a new look

Kotka & co.’s remodeling gave the office space a new look.

18.6.2014

Osuuskunta Satamaito won the dispute concerning Plussa Maito in the Market Court

Kotka & co. Assisted Osuuskunta Satamaito in the Market Court with the dispute regarding Plussa Maito, where the counterparty was Valio Oy.

Valio Oy demanded that Market Court should prohibit Osuuskunta Satamaito to use the word ”Plussa” in their special milk product’s part of the name.

According to Valio Oy, Osuuskunta Satamaito strived unjustly to take advantage of Valio Oy’s good reputation.

The Market Court dismissed Valio Oy’s claims unanimously.

20.5.2014

Kauppila Partners is now Kotka & co.

Kauppila Partners Asianajotoimisto Oy is from this day on Kotka & co. Asianajotoimisto Oy. Nevertheless it is not only a question of changing the name. The law firm has in the couple past years invested more in customer-oriented economical and business knowledge.

The latest recruits have been executed from this point of view as lawyers Kirsi Ikävalko-Lähde and Oskar Björndahl joined the team. Apart from diverse legal experience they also have to offer expertise on taxation and succession.

Kotka & co’s current owners are attorneys Ville Kotka, Mikko Laine, and Juha Norolahti. The name change and renewing the firm’s ‘look’ were justified to carry out in order to reflect the firm’s actual situation and policies.

LL.M Oskar Björndahl has joined Kotka & co. as of 1 November 2012. Oskar Björndahl has considerable professional experience in transactions and company law. Björndahl has trained on the bench at the District Court of Pohjanmaa. He has previously worked as a associate lawyer at Hannes Snellman Attorneys, where he advised on, among other things, transactions as well as company-, trading-, and contract law.